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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936,916.56, 1,292,949 and 507,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936,916.56, 1,292,949 and 507,196.68 is: 699,933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936,916.56 : 1,292,949 = 507,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936,916.56/1,292,949 = 507,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936,916.56x = 1,292,949 × 507,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936,916.56x = 655,779,440,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,779,440,209.32/936,916.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,933.66

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